BOSTON’S RESTAURANT & SPORTSBAR

(F) Boston’s serves a full menu of sportsbar favorites, including pizzas, till 2 a.m. Dine inside or out on the patio. FB, TO. L & D, daily. 13070 City Station Dr., River City Marketplace. 751-7499. $$

CASA MARIA

(F) This family-owned restaurant serves authentic Mexican fare, including fajitas and seafood. The specialty is tacos de azada. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 12961 N. Main St., Ste. 104. 757-6411. $$

JAX RIVER CITY CAFÉ

Traditional breakfast fare includes omelets, sandwiches. Lunch features subs, burgers, sandwiches, grilled paninis, daily hot specials. Dine-in, carryout. B & L, Mon.-Fri. 4807 N. Main St. 355-9111. $

JOSEPH’S PIZZA & ITALIAN RESTAURANT

(F) Gourmet pizzas and pastas. Authentic Italian entrees are eggplant parmigiana and shrimp scampi. BW. L & D, daily. 7316 N. Main St. 765-0335. $$

MILLHOUSE STEAKHOUSE

(F) The locally-owned-and-operated steakhouse offers choice steaks from the signature broiler, and seafood, pasta, Millhouse gorgonzola, homemade desserts. CM, FB. D, nightly. 1341 Airport Rd. 741-8722. $$

SALSARITA’S FRESH CANTINA

(F) Southwest cuisine made from scratch, served in a family atmosphere. CM, BW. L & D, daily. 840 Nautica Dr., Ste. 131, RiverCity Marketplace. 696-4001. $

THREE LAYERS COFFEEHOUSE

(F) Best of Jax 2009 winner. Bagels, three-layer cakes and light lunches, and the adjacent Cellar serves fine wines. Inside and courtyard dining. BW. B, L & D, daily. 1602 Walnut St., Springfield. 355-9791. $

UPTOWN MARKET

(F) In the 1300 Building at the corner of Third & Main. Fresh fare created with the same élan that rules at Burrito Gallery. Innovative breakfast, lunch and deli selections. BW, TO. 1303 Main St. N. 355-0734. $$